Safety Generalist

Responsible for Workers Compensation claims management including, but not limited to claims reporting, claims oversight, and return to work programs. Where major incidents occur or if an employee is injured or assigned restrictions to duties, the Safety Generalist will lead the incident investigation and provide support to the Manager of Health and Safety on this file.

Key Performance Objectives:

- Investigation of new and existing claims, review information to ensure accuracy.

- Create and submit claim documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies. If applicable, interaction with 3rd party carriers and insurance companies.

- Ensure compliance with relevant and current health and safety legislation (e.g., WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Canada Labour Code).

- Analyze potential environmental risks and strategize to minimize them.

- Proactively collect and document relevant information from workplace parties and healthcare providers required for eligibility decisions and respond to inquiries.

- Support employees in their return to work (RTW) efforts based on available information about the workers’ capabilities and/or precautions.

- Ensure appropriate earnings information is on file in order to determine the appropriate duration and level of benefits.

- Review and monitor cases until closure.

- Maintaining accurate records of safety incidents and submitting reports weekly/monthly to clients

- Perform other related duties as assigned or required such as participation in the development and implementation of business plans and projects, chair and participate on Joint Health and Safety Committee(s), assisting with the development and delivery of safety training, etc.

Required Competencies:

- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently

- Must have a positive attitude

- Good investigative and analytic abilities

- Proficient with MS Excel, Powerpoint and Word

- Must be organized and have good time management skills

- Ability to create forms, correspondence and spreadsheets

- Ability to use discretion and maintain high level of confidence

- Ability to prioritize projects while adjusting to changing priorities

- Ability to handle diverse people.

- Ability to make effective use of resources.

- Exceptional customer service skills

Education/experience:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Minimum qualifications would be:

- Demonstrated knowledge of OHSA legislation

- Experience with compensation boards/systems in Canada

- JHSC certification considered an asset, but will train

- First Aid training, will train if not already obtained

Preferred Qualifications are:

- Certificate or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety.

- Excellent Employee Relations skills.

Olameter is one of the largest meter servicing companies in North America with over 1,500 employees providing services in 30 states and provinces to over 300 utilities.

Olameter is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state/provincial, or local laws.

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